Help Support Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial, and Science Fair
Ventura County’s popular academic competitions are seeking volunteers to help present these events for local students. The Ventura County Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial, and Science Fair will be taking place next January, February and March. On average, more than 400 volunteer judges and scorers are needed to support the 2,500 students who participate. Please see below for additional information and links to online registration forms where you can sign up to volunteer.
| Academic Decathlon – Speech & Interview Judges | |
| Location: | Oxnard High School |
| Dates: | Saturday, January 27, 2024 |
| Time: | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Arrive on campus at 7:00 AM. Rounds begin at 8:00 AM. |
| Requirements: | No special requirements |
| Register at: | https://www.vcoe.org/AcademicDecathlon/Volunteers |
| Mock Trial – Scoring Attorneys | |
| Location: | Ventura County Superior Court in Ventura |
| Dates: | Saturday, February 3, and Sunday, February 4, 2024
Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25, 2024 |
| Time: | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Arrive at courthouse at 8:00 AM. Rounds begin 9:00 AM. |
| Requirements: | Must be an attorney or law student |
| Register at: | https://www.vcoe.org/Competitions/Mock-Trial/Volunteers |
| Science Fair – Judges | |
| Location: | Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo |
| Date: | Friday, March 22, 2024 |
| Time: | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Arrive at location at 8:00 AM. Judging begins at 9:00 AM. |
| Requirements: | A professional or academic background in science preferred. This may be supplemented by experience working with youth. |
| Register at: | https://www.vcoe.org/Competitions/Science-Fair/Volunteers |
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About the Ventura County Office of Education
The Ventura County Office of Education provides a broad array of fiscal, training and technology support services to local school districts, helping to maintain and improve lifelong educational opportunities for children, educators and community members. VCOE also operates schools that serve students with severe disabilities and behavioral issues, provides career education courses, and coordinates countywide academic competitions including Mock Trial and the Ventura County Science Fair. Learn more at: www.vcoe.org.